Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice, Hot Pepper
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial flavoring and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
086232516083
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
15 listed · 8 flagged for reviewGLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED STARCH, MOLASSES, FLAVOR (AMMONIUM CHLORIDE), LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT, COLOR (PLAIN CARAMEL), MALTODEXTRIN, PALM OIL, NATURAL CAPSICUM FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (LICORICE), ANISE OIL, PEPPER EXTRACT.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice, Hot Pepper scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Artificial Flavor (Licorice)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Natural Flavors (Flavor (Ammonium Chloride), Natural Capsicum Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Gustaf's, Dutch Licorice, Hot Pepper's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Molasses, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Plain Caramel).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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